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The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health is investigating a confirmed case of Legionnaires' Disease.
The case involves a 59-year-old man living in Cheung Chau. He developed fever, cough and myalgia on October 23 and consulted doctors. He was admitted to Queen Mary Hospital on October 30, and was transferred to Grantham Hospital on November 3 for further management. He is now in stable condition.
Blood tests revealed that he had been infected with Legionella bacteria.
The CHP's investigation showed that the patient had no recent travel history. His home contact was asymptomatic.
This is the 37th case of Legionnaires' Disease reported this year. Thirteen cases were reported in 2008, 11 in 2007 and 16 in 2006.
Information on Legionnaires' Disease and advice on prevention can be found on the CHP's website (www.chp.gov.hk).
Ends/Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:12
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